Suckers and minnows
Cypriniformes
This order of fish has 2,662 species, with the greatest diversity of species found in Southeastern Asia. All the fish in this order lack teeth in their mouths. Many species are used for food, aquarium fish, or research. Some common examples are the goldfish, minnows, and loaches.
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